TPA Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 94%. Early morning flights ran 26 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from TPA. 94% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 69%. That is a 26-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is 96 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, SFB is the better bet right now.
TPA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Tampa International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 26-point swing at TPA. The early morning block runs at 95%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 94%. Hit 64% around 6pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 36-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (82% vs 78%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
TPA has been bouncing between 47% and 91%. Best day was Sep 6 at 91%. Worst was Jul 30 at 47%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how TPA runs. Today's 94% is a good day by TPA standards.
About TPA Delays
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is currently running on time with 94% on-time departures and 93% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Tampa International Airport has averaged 82% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Tampa International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport), MCO (Orlando International Airport) and SFB (Orlando Sanford International Airport). When TPA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Tampa International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.